ClawRun vs ClawSimple
Side-by-side comparison of two OpenClaw hosting providers. All data verified as of February 2026.
| ClawRun | ClawSimple | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live | Live |
| Entry Price | $10/mo | $8.25/mo |
| Top Tier | $350/mo | $29.08/mo |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Security | Basic 4.7/100 | Basic 17/100 |
| Security Details | ClawRun is a very young VPS provisioning service (launched Feb 8, 2026) for OpenClaw. | ClawSimple is a young deployment-as-a-service platform (launched January 2026) automating OpenClaw bot setup on dedicated servers. |
| Integrations | 0 platforms | 1 platforms |
| Infrastructure | Hetzner / DigitalOcean VPS | Managed cloud (provider not specified) |
Key Differences
- $ClawSimple is cheaper to start ($8.25/mo vs $10/mo).
- FClawSimple offers a free tier; ClawRun does not.
- SClawSimple has stronger security (Basic 17/100 vs Basic 4.7/100).
Security Breakdown
10 risk categories, 1-10 maturity × evidence weight, grounded in OWASP Agentic Security
| Risk | ClawRun | ClawSimple |
|---|---|---|
| Can anyone else see my data? | 3/10 [C] | 4/10 [D] |
| Can someone take over my agent? | 1/10 [U] | 4/10 [D] |
| Are my keys and passwords safe? | 1/10 [U] | 5/10 [D] |
| Can my agent do things I didn't authorize? | 1/10 [U] | 2/10 [C] |
| Can I lose my data or get locked out? | 1/10 [C] | 1/10 [U] |
| Will I get unexpected bills? | 4/10 [D] | 4/10 [D] |
| Who's responsible when something goes wrong? | 1/10 [U] | 1/10 [U] |
| What if a tool or dependency gets compromised? | 1/10 [U] | 2/10 [C] |
| Is the platform itself secure? | 2/10 [C] | 3/10 [D] |
| Can I trust what my agent tells me? | 0/10 [U] | 0/10 [U] |
| Effective Total | 4.7/100 | 17/100 |
ClawRun Integrations
No integrations listed
ClawSimple Integrations
Telegram
ClawRun Strengths
- +Full server ownership
- +Transparent VPS-based pricing
- +Multiple global locations
- +Auto-updates included
ClawSimple Strengths
- +Cheapest paid option ($8.25/mo annual)
- +Free self-hosted tier available
- +Product Hunt traction
- +Open-source positioning
ClawRun Weaknesses
- −No messaging integrations — raw VPS with subdomain access only
- −Security is your responsibility
- −Similar feature set to other VPS-based providers
ClawSimple Weaknesses
- −Telegram-only integration
- −Generic security claims
- −Solo founder project
- −Price increase for new subs on Feb 15, 2026
ClawRun Verdict
Raw VPS hosting with one-click OpenClaw deployment and 15+ global locations. Full server ownership but no messaging integrations — you configure those yourself.
ClawSimple Verdict
Cheapest managed hosting if you bring your own API keys. Free tier for self-hosters. Limited to Telegram only. Note: prices increasing Feb 15 for new subscribers.